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WELCOME AUTHOR OF: Cupcakes and Cowboys – Lindzee Armstrong

Welcome

Author
of:

Lindzee
Armstrong

Rad-Reader: Where did your inspiration for the book come
from?

Lindzee:

I was invited to do a cowboy anthology with
six other authors. When I agreed, I had zero idea what to write about! But I
knew I wanted to set the book in Oklahoma. My dad’s from Tulsa, and I have many
fond memories of visiting family in Oklahoma growing up. My aunt in uncle live
in this adorable tiny town named Pawhuska about an hour outside of Tulsa. I thought
it would be so fun to create a town reminiscent of that one. And voila, the
town of Sunset Plains was born!

I also thought it would be great to have the
guy be totally out of his element, and I decided an actor would fit the bill
nicely. And the story sort of unfolded from there.

Rad-Reader: When Drew left Cassidy high and dry why couldn't anyone see how much pain she was in?

Lindzee: : I don’t think it was that no one could see her
pain—it was that after a while, their patience waned. Cassidy was understandably
heartbroken, but she kind of let it turn her bitter for a while. That’s not
easy to be around long-term.

Secretly, her parents were relieved that
Drew ran off. They never liked him and didn’t think he was right for Cassidy.
They were happy to see Cassidy pursuing her dreams with the bakery again and
100% supportive in helping her get Cupcakes and Cowboys up and running.

Rad-Reader: Did they not understand that she was dealing with a loss of a child also and it was not just the loss of a no-good man? So, it was really a deeper pain.

Lindzee: : I don’t think it was that no one could see her
pain—it was that after a while, their patience waned. Cassidy was understandably
heartbroken, but she kind of let it turn her bitter for a while. That’s not
easy to be around long-term.

Secretly, her parents were relieved that
Drew ran off. They never liked him and didn’t think he was right for Cassidy.
They were happy to see Cassidy pursuing her dreams with the bakery again and
100% supportive in helping her get Cupcakes and Cowboys up and running.

Rad-Reader: Why acting and cowboy combo as opposed to any
other?

Lindzee:

I love opposites, and I thought a down-home
country girl and an A-list star offered a nice contrast to each other.

Rad-Reader: Cassidy was having a tough time getting over
what happened the year before. Which
part was she having the hardest struggle with?

Lindzee:

I think the hardest for her was that she’d
put her life on hold for a man who, in the end, wasn’t worth it. She let her
identity get so wrapped up in Drew that when he left, she no longer knew who
Cassidy was or what she really wanted. And she was so wrong about Drew that it
made it hard to trust herself again.

Rad-Reader: How did she meet Drew?

Lindzee:

Cassidy was attending culinary school a few
hours away from Sunset Plains. Her roommate and Drew’s roommate were dating,
and so they met through them.

Rad-Reader: Did Mason have a thing for Cassidy?

Lindzee:

Oh absolutely. He’s completely in love with
her, but she has no idea.

Rad-Reader: Why did Jase give his mother so much power
over his life?

Lindzee:

She was never really around when he was
growing up—her career always took precedence. He wants her approval and love so
badly, and so he tends to let her bully him because he thinks it’ll somehow
earn him points with her.

Rad-Reader: Jase Knew he was unhappy with acting why didn’t
he just take the time off?

Lindzee:

Partly because he knew it would make his
mother furious, and partly because he thought it was just a phase he’d grow out
of. He was really worried about making a hasty decision that would ruin a
lucrative career and upset his mother.

Rad-Reader: Jase knew he actually felt something for
Cassidy on day one and knew it was growing.
Why did he allow his mother to dictate his return?

Lindzee: Jase has a strong sense of honor, and he was
under contract on that movie. It was really hard for him to back out of
something he’d agreed to do. He would’ve done the same thing if the director
had been someone other than his mother.

Rad-Reader: Was it fear of leaving his career or fear of
his actual feelings?

Lindzee:

A little of both. He was afraid of leaving
his career behind for feelings he wasn’t yet sure were real or lasting. He was
worried about making a decision that felt so permanent, whichever path he
chose.

Rad-Reader: If you were to have your book made into a
movie who would you have play…

I actually have a pinterest board with all
the characters. J https://www.pinterest.com/lindzarmstrong/sunset-plains-romance-series/

Rad-Reader: Now you know the one you have pictured on your board for Jase is Kellan Lutz right? Hahaha :) Don't worry I get them all mixed up too.

Rad-Reader: What song out today best tells the story of
your main character’s relationship or the heart of your story?

“Kiss
by Kiss” – Brett Young

Lindzee:

That is a great song! I’m a big fan of
country music, and obviously, Cassidy and Jase’s song would be country. J I
have an inspiration song for every book I write, and this one was “Just a Kiss
in the Moonlight” by Lady Antebellum.

“Never give up on a dream just because of
the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” -Earl
Nightingale

Rad-Reader: What is your favorite junk food of all times?

Lindzee:

I love chocolate, and I love mini candy bars.
Kit-Kats, Reeses, Hersheys, Twix…as long as there aren’t nuts, I love it.Rad-Reader: Girl after my own heart. The best tour ever was in Hershey, Pennsylvania because all the samples then all the new products you could buy at the store there. So many that have not hit the stores yet. Chocolate heaven :)

Rad-Reader: What is your next project? When will it be coming out?

Lindzee: I’m releasing my first women’s fiction novel
in February! It’s about three women with one struggle—infertility. I’ve also
got quite a few contemporary romances planned for this year.

Rad-Reader: Where can our readers buy your books?

Lindzee:

Amazon and Audible!

http://www.amazon.com/Lindzee-Armstrong/e/B00UJVLI88/

Rad-Reader: Where can our readers find you on the Web?

Lindzee:

You can find me on my website,
www.lindzeearmstrong.com. I also have a VIP reader’s club that I interact with
weekly, where you get insider information and behind-the-scenes looks into my
books! I also give a free book to all my club members. J
You can join at: smarturl.it/ClubVIP.

I
cannot thank Lindzee enough for being with us to answer all my FANGIRL
questions. It takes a lot of time away
from each author’s writing schedule and their very push for time
deadlines. So, this is where I try to
break it to you gently Lindzee and tell you that you are now a 1 Rad-Reader
Misfit and we welcome you. Come by
anytime and say Hi. Let us know when
your next book comes out we have our Shout Out page that is always open.

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